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But most of all, life is all we get.
And I only have one.
So I want to make the most of it.
Katherine lets me work on a report on my own. Day two, and I already feel more at ease. Marie and Emon each came to see me at my desk this morning for a quick chat.
After lunch, I make myself a cup of green tea in the kitchen. I smell a warm, spicy vanilla aroma before I even see him, while I wait against the counter for the water to boil.
Damon Dreygon walks across the kitchen and gives me a curt nod as he fixes himself coffee. That’s when I wonder if I’m the one who’s supposed to bring it to him.
“Does Katherine usually bring you coffee?” I ask him, folding my arms, a vulnerability buzzing through me where he’s concerned.
“No. I’m not lazy.”
That’s not how I meant it. ..
I say nothing, unsure if he’s always brooding, based on my colleagues’ comments. He makes his cup quickly, and I notice he drinks it with a dash of almond milk.
He turns to walk out before stopping and facing me.
“How are things going so far?” He’s staring deeply into my eyes.
I clear my throat before I tell him that I’m getting the hang of it and that having Katherine around is helpful. He never breaks eye contact once, like he refuses to stare elsewhere, and the gesture is enough to make me blush.
“Good.” Dark eyes narrow, and with that, he walks away. No smile, no compliment, no offer that his door is open should I need anything.
I take a deep breath and let it out, something I seem to be doing a lot around him. It’s normal though; bosses have a way of intimidating their peers.
I text Harvey today rather than call him since he’s never really been a phone person. I ask him how his day is going, and I also text Claire, knowing she’ll provide more details. Then, I fully immerse myself in my work until Katherine does more training with me.
Being busy keeps me from worrying about him. The day simply flies by, locking up my qualms with a golden key.
“You now have access to his calendar—click here.” Katherine points at my computer screen. No wonder he barely leaves his office; his days are fully booked. “You’ll have to RSVP to events for him; he doesn’t go to all of them, but he tries. Check his calendar before to see if it’s blocked off in case he has something personal to attend that evening.”
I leave later tonight to finish a report so that Katherine can review it first thing in the morning. Once in the elevator, a man’s hand stops the door from closing, and my heart skips a few beats as I stare at my boss.
His eyes squint for a second before he releases them.
Did I leave too early for his taste? Is that why he’s here?
He makes his way across from me, one hand in his pocket as he presses the button to shut the elevator door with his other hand.
I can see him stare at me from the corner of my eyes. I gulp and focus my stare ahead.
“Plans tonight?” he asks and I watch him unbutton his blazer.
My head shakes. “I mean, with my book, yeah.”
I think his lips twitch but I can’t be sure. My eyes could be playing tricks after staring at a computer all day.
“What about you?”
“Rock climbing with friends.”
His answer tempts me to evaluate the shape of his body. It takes good strength to rock climb. I know because I rock climbed with my dad growing up. Anything with height, thrill, and risk—I’m in.
“I used to also.” I bring myself back to those memories, all the laughter with my dad while Gia waited on the side bench with a schoolbook in hand. I scatter my thoughts away and shrug. “It’s been a while.”
